I just got my first e-vite of the season for a holiday party, yay! I've dropped my LBD off at the cleaners and picked up my hostess gift, now it's time to focus on the most important part -- me! (Please note the sarcasm in this last sentence; of course I'm not the no. 1 aspect of a party, just in the top 3 or so.)

Luckily, I came across a ton of how-to videos that'll help me with everything from the perfect updo, to covering up the inevitable holiday breakouts (who would have thought present wrapping could be so stressful? I blame the ribbons). Check out a few of my faves below:

For the perfect holiday hair color: This video will show you how to do it at home -- meaning you won't have to squeeze in a hair appointment on top of everything else on your to-do list this season. My favorite tip: apply hair color to grays first; they need longer for the dye to penetrate.

For fuller lips: This video shows you how to get them in under a minute and without any of those painful plumpers! It's really the best of both worlds, you get full-looking lips that people won't regret kissing under the mistletoe (trust me, guys are not fans of kissing lips with stinging gloss on them). My favorite tip: Apply a dot of clear gloss to your lower lip for a plumping optical illusion.

For flawless-looking skin: Get help covering anything up with this video. Because let's face it, between holiday stress and all those cookie binges, who doesn't need help with their skin this time of year? My favorite tips: For a more natural finish, apply concealer before foundation.

For glowing skin from head-to-toe: Get thee a subtle coating of self-tanner, applied perfectly with help from this video. As long as you keep the application light, you'll just look like you have a nice glow, not like you've been fake baking for weeks. My favorite tip: Blend, blend, blend! And when you think you're done blending, blend some more! It really is the key to a streak-free finish.

For a truly relaxed state of mind: Get a friend or loved one to watch this video of tips to give a great back massage. It's the perfect way to get in a relaxed state before any big party or event (you'll probably have to reciprocate though, so you may want to check the video out yourself too). My favorite tip: start with a body brush to exfoliate, detoxify and prepare your skin to be massaged.

Get even more help with pre-party prep with these:

• Hair how-tos

• Makeup guides

• Celebrity looks that are perfect for stealing

• Skin care secrets from the experts